A-Level Further Maths

Further Maths is a challenging but highly respected A-Level. It’s a good choice if you really enjoy maths and are willing to spend extra time working on it. It helps you build strong skills that universities and employers value.

Exam Board: Edexcel

You’ll learn more advanced maths, including topics like complex numbers, vectors, and curves. You’ll also choose some extra units: one focuses on deeper pure maths (like harder calculus and equations), and another looks at statistics - using maths to analyse real-world data and make predictions.

100% examination: 4 papers, each 1.5 hours long.

5 GCSEs with a mixture of grades 9-5 in a least 5 different subjects including English Language and Mathematics PLUS grade 8 or higher at GCSE Mathematics.

Students with grades 5 or 6 could consider Core Maths (Level 3 Certificate in Mathematical Studies).

Further Mathematics students and graduates are in high demand by employers. Mathematics is a key transferable skill across science, engineering, technology and many other fields. Currently, 59% of employers report difficulty recruiting people with strong maths skills.

It is recommended or required for a wide range of degree courses including Computer Science, Accounting, Chemistry, Biology and Life Sciences, Medicine, Nursing, Dentistry, Business, Finance, Architecture, Geology, Psychology, Surveying and even Philosophy.